I have worked in and around cars for quite a few years. But, I hav never realy gotten into MODs, till now. I have a 99 GS 3. I can understand the reason for intakes, exhausts, and even LSDs. But what gain do you get from changing the torque converter?

Can any one shed some light on this one?

 

a quick search found me this thread.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...rque+convertor


I think that should answer your question.

 

Someone correct me if I am wrong but what you would get would be a higher stall Torque Converter so you can enter into the GS's power band quicker. Please don't quote me on this though.

 

No real point in adding a different TC to the GS3.

 

Correctomundo

 

nope no reason to...waste of money - buy headers instead

 

awww c'mon guys, at least tell the guy WHY he doesn't want a convertor for the GS3!!! Don't leave people in the dark.


The GS3 already has a decently high-stall in it's stock torque convertor. This is unlike the GS4 which has a stall rating of about 1800rpm. The guys, like myself, that get a torque converter for the GS4 end up with something more like 2800-3000 by buying the Precision Industries TC.

The GS3 should already be providing a stall of around 2600-2800 if I remember older posts correctly. So, buying a TC with 2800-3000 stall will not be worth the money at all. Going higher than that will kill your around town driving and your mileage.



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This is the best explanation of a torque converter I've ever come across on the 'net.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm

 

Thanks for all the answers

-BIll

 

Anyone with a GS400-430 have a TC in theirs? Id like some feedback porfavor. I have a a 99 GS4 and am getting an intake and possibly headers. Already have borla ex. Would a TC be a good choice after these two? LSD? Want to be quick off the line.